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Core i5-2430M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.4 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 49.5% (807th of 1442)

Based on 41,461 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, 0FABFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2430M CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 49.5% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2430M averaged 50.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 74.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 60.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2430M is 28.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2430M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 150Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 149Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 41,461 samples)
Rank 80749.5%
Min Avg Max
46.3 Memory 74.2 88.8
20.4 1-Core 60.8 77.1
35.1 2-Core 104 135
50.3% 79.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
49.7 4-Core 147 185
51.3 8-Core 149 185
19.8% 148 Pts
Min Avg Max
50.7 64-Core 150 186
9.3% 150 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
57.3% Above average
Memory 84.5
1-Core 74.6
2-Core 122
59% 93.8 Pts
4-Core 177
8-Core 177
24% 177 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
56.3% Above average
Memory 83
1-Core 52.8
2-Core 94.7
50% 76.8 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 175
23% 175 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
55.4% Above average
Memory 83.7
1-Core 69.6
2-Core 114
57% 89.1 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 157
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
53% Above average
Memory 82.1
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 104
54% 83.1 Pts
4-Core 139
8-Core 156
19% 148 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 69.7
2-Core 123
54% 89 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 162
23% 168 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
50% Above average
Memory 71.3
1-Core 74.5
2-Core 127
55% 91 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 170
23% 169 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
49% Average
Memory 83.8
1-Core 46.4
2-Core 59.4
45% 63.2 Pts
4-Core 82.8
8-Core 103
12% 92.7 Pts
64-Core 95
6% 95 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
47.1% Average
Memory 70.7
1-Core 58.2
2-Core 94.7
48% 74.5 Pts
4-Core 141
8-Core 129
18% 135 Pts
64-Core 140
9% 140 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
40.2% Average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 58.7
2-Core 82.8
48% 72.3 Pts
4-Core 29.7
8-Core 154
9% 91.8 Pts
64-Core 55.9
4% 55.9 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: Dell Inspiron N5110

CPU
Core i5-2430MIntel  $53Bench 50%, 41,461 samples304x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples1,263x
GeForce GT 525MNvidiaBench 2%, 9,032 samples378x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples296x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples62x
A400 120GBKingston  $28Bench 61%, 166,392 samples32x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples28x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples88x
HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 1x4GBHynixBench 24%, 8,698 samples68x
M471B5273CH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 13,596 samples50x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 59% - Above average Total price: $81

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2430M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ4'11
Processor Numberi5-2430M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.2 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mmx37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31mm x 24mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedPPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,840

Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

6 months ago.

ITs reasonably good and is basically a quad core cpu

GBR-User
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5,782

Excellent

2 years ago.

I have had it for many years yes son and i have been gaming minecraft with 2021 fps yes thanks men

IND-User
Avatar level
4,780

Excellent

8 months ago.

I've used it for around 10+ years and it has never failed me. Rendering, video editing...everything.

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,635

Terrible

20 months ago.

it runs mw3 at max graphics very well

IRN-User
Avatar level
3,958

Poor

12 months ago.

I used it from 2013 to now 2023 , 10 years !! And its work like charm now

MEX-User
Avatar level
3,728

Good

5 months ago.

About 9 years with it and still better than MANY newer laptops.

PRT-User
Avatar level
2,642

Average

5 years ago.

IT was good for it's time but it lacks a lot.

Deemus
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8

Excellent

2 years ago.

Not good for gaming, but it's excellent for a mobile CPU being this old

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